Looking at how long bridled kites last due to load distribution, what are the thoughts out there on how long (well built) parawings are anticipated to last?
This assumes they are taken care of - dried before being put away, not left out in the sun, not landed in, etc.
I think with regular use, I may be able to get at least a few years out of my BRM Maliko v1 (if not more).
I can tell you my flysurfer peaks still flew great after years of use. As long as the bridles are quality low stretch material the canopy will remain a solid airfoil for many years.
I expect that if well cared for they have no reason to really break down and lose functionality. Their resistance to trauma (board/foil strikes or overpowered redeploys) is something that will likely get refined. They are so low tech that DIY maintenance should also be very reasonable.
The BRM Maliko v1 is very robust, even though very lightweight, I've never heard of any tearing through normal use.
I've seen some posts about torn Ozone Pocket Rockets, all tearing in the same place. Seems there is a load path set up to one particular bridle attachment point which is failing. It's a fairly easy fix but a bit annoying all the same.
